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Computer Software Applications at Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Software Applications, take a look at what Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Dakota State University sits in Madison, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 computer software applications degrees were granted at Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Dakota State University

Online coursework is an option at Dakota State University. Among 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) studied exclusively online and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Software Applications Rankings at Dakota State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Dakota State University’s Computer Software Applications program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 227
Best Value Nationwide #163 of 226

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 227
Best Value Nationwide #163 of 226

Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Dakota State University

Students who complete Dakota State University’s Computer Software Applications program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Software Applications at Dakota State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,986
2 years $28,598
3 years $31,143
4 years $35,628
5 years $41,222

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Software Applications graduates from Dakota State University report median earnings of $35,628, compared with $70,937 for all Dakota State University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Computer Software Applications earnings compared with all majors at Dakota State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Software Applications graduates from Dakota State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Software Applications graduates at Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Software Applications graduates at Dakota State University are 31% women (12) and 69% men (27).

Computer Software Applications Associate’s Program at Dakota State University

Among the 2 associate’s computer software applications graduates at Dakota State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Dakota State University gender breakdown of Computer Software Applications Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications associate’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Software Applications majors at Dakota State University

Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Program at Dakota State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Dakota State University, 24% were women (8) and 76% were men (26).

Dakota State University gender breakdown of Computer Software Applications Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Software Applications majors at Dakota State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Dakota State University, below the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Dakota State University

The Computer Software Applications program at Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5
Computer Graphics 24
Other Computer Software 10

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Those who complete Computer Software Applications program at Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Database Architects $148,480
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Web Developers $125,527
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424
Computer Programmers $109,892
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Database Administrators $79,696

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